Rodney Allen Brooks

October 1, 1951 - July 16, 2019

Rodney Allen Brooks, 67, of Itmann, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his residence. Born October 1, 1951 at Welch, he was the son of the late James Harrison Brooks, Sr. and Helen Mae (Chadwell) Brooks. Rodney was a former coalminer and a member of UMWA. In his leisure he enjoyed fishing, camping, watching westerns, telling stories of him growing up, and listening to oldies music especially his Beach Boys. He loved his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Timberlee Brooks; brother, James Harrison Brooks, Jr.; and nephew, Scott Brooks. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 43 years, Anetta Gail (Coe) Brooks of Itmann; one daughter, Crystal Carte and her husband, Les of Itmann; two sons, Charles Brooks and his wife, Noel of Itmann and Timmothy Brooks and his wife, Jordon of Mullens; 10 grandchildren; three sisters, Karen Purdy and her husband, Bert of Florida, Peggy Lusk and her husband, Steve of Spanishburg, and Alicia Karam and her husband, Jim of Florida; several sister and brother-in-law's; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Services will be 12 Noon, Friday, July 19, 2019 at Tankersley Funeral Home Chapel, Mullens with Pastor Jason Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Friends may call one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of Rodney Brooks is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.